26 crew members and 1 passenger on Carnival ship from Galveston test positive for COVID – KTRK-TV
The Belize Tourism Board says 27 people aboard a Carnival cruise tested positive for COVID-19 just before the ship made a stop…
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Cleanup continues across St. Louis region following Thursday’s storms – KMOV.com
Thousands of people in the St. Louis region are still without power hours after severe storms rolled through the area.
We’re all fed up with the pandemic, latest consumer sentiment study shows – NBC News
Consumer sentiment saw a dramatic and extremely rare drop in early August, as the delta variant of Covid-19 increased fears about…
It’s official: World’s first Taco Bell Defy to open in Brooklyn Park – Bring Me The News
They’re breaking ground on the new project in August.
Tesla aims to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, pending govt approval – Electrek
Elon Musk says that Tesla is aiming to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, which is when the company hopes…
Who qualifies for a coronavirus booster shot? Why it’s still unclear. – National Geographic
While people with immune-compromising conditions rejoice over the FDA decision, may questions remain unanswered.
Read All About It! “US To Lead In Electric Vehicle Manufacturing” – CleanTechnica
Biden administration goals are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new passenger vehicle sales by more than 60% in 2030 compared…
“Blue” hydrogen is worse for the climate than coal, study says – Ars Technica
Findings could throw national climate policies into disarray.
Burned down Walnut Creek house hits real estate market for $850K with sale pending – KABC-TV
A house in Walnut Creek, California, is being listed on real estate website Redfin for $850,000 after two house fires gutted…
UnitedHealthcare will pay $15.7M in settlement of denial-of-care charges – Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Minnetonka-based insurer agreed to change algorithms and some other measures the government said improperly denied patients…